The Iraqi jets have killed the ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s nephew along with eight of his companions in east of Ramadi, The Head of Khalidiya Council in Anbar Province Ali Dawood announced on Wednesday.

Dawood said in a statement released by Anbar News Agency, “Today, Iraqi Air Force conducted an air strike on the so-called ISIS sharia court in Albu Bali area in Khalidiya Island east of Ramadi.”

Dawood added, “The strike resulted in the death of Abu Ahmed al-Samarrai the nephew of the ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, along with eight of his companions, as well as Adel al-Bilawi, the Military Commander of Albu Bali area,” IraqiNews reported.